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Presidential Documents Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, October 13, 2008 Volume 44—Number 40 Pages 1301–1333 VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:19 Oct 15, 2008 Jkt 217250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P40OCF4.010 P40OCF4 yshivers on PROD1PC62 with PRESDOCSF Contents Addresses and Remarks Executive Orders See also Bill Signings; Meetings With Foreign Facilitation of a Presidential Transition—1323 Leaders Further Amendments to Executive Orders Hispanic Heritage Month, reception—1322 12139 and 12949 in Light of the Foreign National economy—1325 Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Ohio, Cincinnati chapter of the Federalist Amendments Act of 2008—1317 Society in Cincinnati—1303 Radio address—1301 Letters and Messages Texas, White House press pool in Midland—1302 Yom Kippur, message—1317 White House press pool in San Antonio— 1302 Meetings With Foreign Leaders U.S. summer Olympic and Paralympic Slovakia, President Gasparovic—1321 teams—1307 Virginia, national economy and a question- Proclamations and-answer session in Chantilly—1309 Columbus Day—1328 Bill Signings General Pulaski Memorial Day—1328 United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Leif Erikson Day—1320 Approval and Nonproliferation National School Lunch Week—1327 Enhancement Act Remarks—1318 Statements by the President Statement—1320 See Bill Signings Communications to Federal Agencies Supplementary Materials Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Acts approved by the President—1331 Liberation Organization Office, Checklist of White House press releases— memorandum—1325 1330 Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to Digest of other White House the Palestinian Authority, memorandum— announcements—1329 1306 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1330 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF Distribution is made only by the Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. 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VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:19 Oct 15, 2008 Jkt 217250 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P40OCF4.010 P40OCF4 yshivers on PROD1PC62 with PRESDOCSF yshivers on PROD1PC62 with PRESDOCSF VerDate Aug 312005 12:19 Oct 15, 2008 Jkt217250 PO00000 Frm00003 Fmt7969 Sfmt7969 E:\PRESDOCS\P40OCF4.010 P40OCF4 newmail.eps Week Ending Friday, October 10, 2008 The President’s Radio Address gram is in effect for deposits in credit unions. October 4, 2008 And since these programs were instituted, no one has ever lost a penny on an insured de- Good morning. This week, Congress posit. The rescue package expands this pro- passed a bipartisan rescue package to address tection by temporarily increasing the amount the instability in America’s financial system. insured by the Federal Government in banks This was a difficult vote for many Members and credit unions from $100,000 to $250,000. of the House and Senate, but voting for it These steps should reassure Americans, es- was the right choice for America’s economy pecially small-business owners, that their and for taxpayers like you. I appreciate their money is safe, and it should restore con- efforts to help stop the crisis in our financial fidence in the health of our banking system. markets from spreading to our entire econ- In addition to addressing the immediate omy. And I appreciate their willingness to needs of our financial system, this package work across party lines in the midst of an will also help to spur America’s long-term election season. economic growth. This week, we learned that The legislation Congress passed provides our Nation lost more jobs in September. the necessary tools to address the underlying Under these circumstances, it is essential for problem in our financial system. The root of the Government to reduce the burdens on this problem is that, as assets that banks hold workers and business owners. And that is why have lost value, their ability to provide credit the rescue package includes relief from the has been restricted, making it more difficult Alternative Minimum Tax, which would oth- for businesses and consumers to obtain af- erwise increase taxes for 26 million taxpayers fordable loans. by an average of $2,200. And that is why it Without decisive action, this credit crunch includes tax relief for businesses, which can threatens to harm our entire economy. With use these savings to hire new employees and this legislation, the Federal Government can finance new investment. help banks and other financial institutions re- By taking all these steps, we can begin to sume lending. This will allow them to con- put our economy on the road to recovery. tinue providing the capital that is essential While these efforts will be effective, they will to creating jobs, financing college educations, also take time to implement. My administra- and helping American families meet their tion will move as quickly as possible, but the daily needs. benefits of this package will not all be felt Though the $700 billion dedicated to this immediately. The Federal Government will plan is a large amount, the final cost to tax- undertake this rescue plan at a careful and payers will actually be much lower. Many of deliberate pace to ensure that your tax dollars the assets that the Government will be pur- are spent wisely. chasing still have significant underlying I know many of you listening this morning value. As time passes, they will likely go up are anxious about the state of our economy in price. And this means that the Govern- and what it means for your personal finances. ment should eventually be able to recoup I am confident that the implementation of much, if not all, of the original expenditure. this relief package can begin to address those This package will also increase the safety concerns. I’m confident by getting our mar- of Americans’ personal finances. For 75 kets moving, we will help unleash the key years, the FDIC has provided insurance for to our continued economic success, the en- savings accounts, checking accounts, and cer- trepreneurial spirit of the American people. tificates of deposit. A similar insurance pro- Thank you for listening. 1301 VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:19 Oct 15, 2008 Jkt 217250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 E:\PRESDOCS\P40OCT4.010 P40OCT4 yshivers on PROD1PC62 with PRESDOCST 1302 Oct. 4 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2008 NOTE: The address was recorded at 1:05 p.m. on Anyway, thank you all. You’re welcome to October 3 in the Cabinet Room at the White pay the fee to go in and see the house. House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on October 4. [Laughter] In his address, the President referred to H.R. 1424, approved October 3, which was assigned Public Law No. 110–343. The transcript was made NOTE: The President spoke at 1:30 p.m at the available by the Office of the Press Secretary on George W. Bush Childhood Home Presidential October 3 but was embargoed for release until site. the broadcast. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language transcript of this address. Remarks to the White House Press Pool in San Antonio, Texas October 6, 2008 Remarks to the White House Press Pool in Midland, Texas It’s nice to be here in San Antonio. I’ve just had a very illuminating conversation with October 4, 2008 small-business owners here. We have a car It’s an amazing experience to come back dealer, a automobile repair shop, a to a place where you were raised. Laura was restauranteurs—two restauranteurs. And it’s raised in Midland; I was raised in Midland. clear that these small-business owners are I was—this is one of the three homes I lived dealing with the effects of a credit crunch. in, and I kind of remember it. [Laughter] And by that I mean that they’re having trou- ble getting money to be able to continue to The bedroom—actually, I do remember the either expand their business or to be able wood on the wall that—in the bedroom. to—money to help their consumers be able You know, I love Midland, and Texas. to buy their products. And it’s—and I told We’ve got a lot of friends here. I learned them one of the reasons why, you know, I a lot of values that I hold dear here. It’s good was so strongly for this rescue package was, to see mom’s—Laura’s mom here. And it’s inherent in the strategy of the rescue package the first time I’ve been back here since I’ve is to free up credit, is to get money moving.
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